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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 31.25 and 20.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 31.25 and 20.89 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 31.25 = 20.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/31.25 = 20.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 31.25 × 20.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.81/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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