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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 30.93 and 20.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 30.93 and 20.49 is: 28.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 30.93 = 20.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/30.93 = 20.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 30.93 × 20.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.76/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.43

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