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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 33.88 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 33.88 and 20.12 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 33.88 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/33.88 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 33.88 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.70/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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