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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.93, 31.68 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.93, 31.68 and 20.35 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.93 : 31.68 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.93/31.68 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.93x = 31.68 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.93x = 644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.69/22.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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