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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 34.17 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 34.17 and 20.82 is: 31.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 34.17 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/34.17 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 34.17 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.42/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.16

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