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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 34.05 and 20.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 34.05 and 20.91 is: 31.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 34.05 = 20.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/34.05 = 20.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 34.05 × 20.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.99/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.39

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