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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 33.79 and 20.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 33.79 and 20.36 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 33.79 = 20.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/33.79 = 20.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 33.79 × 20.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.74/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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