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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 34.16 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 34.16 and 20.44 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 34.16 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/34.16 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 34.16 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.06/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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