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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 31.07 and 20.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 31.07 and 20.11 is: 27.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 31.07 = 20.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/31.07 = 20.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 31.07 × 20.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.82/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.79

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