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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 31 and 20.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 31 and 20.15 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 31 = 20.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/31 = 20.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 31 × 20.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.65/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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