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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 34.07 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 34.07 and 20.54 is: 30.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 34.07 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/34.07 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 34.07 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.80/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.87

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