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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.16 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.16 and 20.20 is: 30.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.16 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.16 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.16 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.03/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.16

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