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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 34.17 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 34.17 and 20.06 is: 29.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 34.17 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/34.17 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 34.17 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.45/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.93

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