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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.85, 28.77 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.85, 28.77 and 12.22 is: 16.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.85 : 28.77 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.85/28.77 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.85x = 28.77 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.85x = 351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.64/20.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.87

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