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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 34.01 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 34.01 and 20.51 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 34.01 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/34.01 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 34.01 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.27/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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