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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.64, 31.22 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.64, 31.22 and 20.59 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.64 : 31.22 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.64/31.22 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.64x = 31.22 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.64x = 642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.82/22.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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