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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 34.22 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 34.22 and 20.16 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 34.22 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/34.22 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 34.22 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.88/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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