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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 31.08 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 31.08 and 20.74 is: 28.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 31.08 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/31.08 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 31.08 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.60/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.60

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