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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.55, 33.87 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.55, 33.87 and 20.88 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.55 : 33.87 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.55/33.87 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.55x = 33.87 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.55x = 707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.28/22.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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