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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.92, 34.40 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.92, 34.40 and 20.22 is: 30.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.92 : 34.40 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.92/34.40 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.92x = 34.40 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.92x = 695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.57/22.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.35

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