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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.87, 34.23 and 20.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.87, 34.23 and 20.33 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.87 : 34.23 = 20.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.87/34.23 = 20.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.87x = 34.23 × 20.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.87x = 695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.90/22.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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