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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 34.25 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 34.25 and 20.61 is: 30.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 34.25 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/34.25 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 34.25 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.79/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.94

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