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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 34.02 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 34.02 and 20.46 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 34.02 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/34.02 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 34.02 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.05/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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