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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.84, 34.40 and 20.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.84, 34.40 and 20.02 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.84 : 34.40 = 20.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.84/34.40 = 20.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.84x = 34.40 × 20.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.84x = 688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.69/22.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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