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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 33.84 and 20.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 33.84 and 20.11 is: 30.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 33.84 = 20.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/33.84 = 20.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 33.84 × 20.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.52/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.07

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