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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 31.52 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 31.52 and 20.79 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 31.52 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/31.52 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 31.52 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.20/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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