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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 34.35 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 34.35 and 20.55 is: 30.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 34.35 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/34.35 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 34.35 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.89/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.96

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