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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 34.17 and 20.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 34.17 and 20.62 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 34.17 = 20.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/34.17 = 20.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 34.17 × 20.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.41/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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