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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.89, 31.51 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.89, 31.51 and 20.95 is: 28.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.89 : 31.51 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.89/31.51 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.89x = 31.51 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.89x = 660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.13/22.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.84

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