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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 31.10 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 31.10 and 20.54 is: 28.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 31.10 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/31.10 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 31.10 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.79/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.29

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