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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 33.99 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 33.99 and 20.38 is: 30.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 33.99 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/33.99 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 33.99 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.55/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.58

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