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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.66, 34.11 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.66, 34.11 and 20.54 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.66 : 34.11 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.66/34.11 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.66x = 34.11 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.66x = 700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.70/22.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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