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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 31.26 and 20.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 31.26 and 20.37 is: 28.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 31.26 = 20.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/31.26 = 20.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 31.26 × 20.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.77/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.04

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