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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.46, 30.96 and 20.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.46, 30.96 and 20.60 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.46 : 30.96 = 20.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.46/30.96 = 20.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.46x = 30.96 × 20.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.46x = 637.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.78/22.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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