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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 34.15 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 34.15 and 20.98 is: 31.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 34.15 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/34.15 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 34.15 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.47/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.63

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