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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 33.91 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 33.91 and 20.45 is: 30.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 33.91 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/33.91 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 33.91 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.46/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.64

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