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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 31.01 and 20.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 31.01 and 20.99 is: 28.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 31.01 = 20.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/31.01 = 20.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 31.01 × 20.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.64/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.90

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