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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.92, 34.20 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.92, 34.20 and 20.04 is: 29.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.92 : 34.20 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.92/34.20 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.92x = 34.20 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.92x = 685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.37/22.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.90

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