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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.36 and 20.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.36 and 20.93 is: 31.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.36 = 20.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.36 = 20.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.36 × 20.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.93/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.42

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