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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 31.51 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 31.51 and 20.98 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 31.51 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/31.51 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 31.51 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.08/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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