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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.84, 34.16 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.84, 34.16 and 20.34 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.84 : 34.16 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.84/34.16 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.84x = 34.16 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.84x = 694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.71/22.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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