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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 31 and 20.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 31 and 20.47 is: 28.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 31 = 20.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/31 = 20.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 31 × 20.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 634.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.57/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.13

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