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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.66, 34 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.66, 34 and 20.39 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.66 : 34 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.66/34 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.66x = 34 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.66x = 693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.26/22.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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