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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 33.89 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 33.89 and 20.81 is: 31.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 33.89 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/33.89 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 33.89 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.98/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.02

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