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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 31.17 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 31.17 and 20.83 is: 28.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 31.17 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/31.17 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 31.17 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.27/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.69

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