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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 34 and 20.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 34 and 20.72 is: 31.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 34 = 20.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/34 = 20.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 34 × 20.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.48/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.01

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