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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 31.18 and 20.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 31.18 and 20.68 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 31.18 = 20.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/31.18 = 20.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 31.18 × 20.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.80/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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