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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 33.94 and 20.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 33.94 and 20.05 is: 30.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 33.94 = 20.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/33.94 = 20.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 33.94 × 20.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.50/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.07

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