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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 33.96 and 20.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 33.96 and 20.40 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 33.96 = 20.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/33.96 = 20.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 33.96 × 20.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.78/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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