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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 31.50 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 31.50 and 20.03 is: 27.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 31.50 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/31.50 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 31.50 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 630.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.79/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.76

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