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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 34.01 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 34.01 and 20.76 is: 30.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 34.01 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/34.01 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 34.01 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.05/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.99

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