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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 30.94 and 20.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 30.94 and 20.26 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 30.94 = 20.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/30.94 = 20.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 30.94 × 20.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.83/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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