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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 31.62 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 31.62 and 20.50 is: 28.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 31.62 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/31.62 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 31.62 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.21/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.31

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