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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.64, 33.78 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.64, 33.78 and 20.46 is: 30.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.64 : 33.78 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.64/33.78 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.64x = 33.78 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.64x = 691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.06/22.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.53

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