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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 31.38 and 20.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 31.38 and 20.92 is: 28.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 31.38 = 20.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/31.38 = 20.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 31.38 × 20.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.47/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.84

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