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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.89, 31.58 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.89, 31.58 and 20.67 is: 28.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.89 : 31.58 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.89/31.58 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.89x = 31.58 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.89x = 652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.66/22.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.51

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