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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 31.47 and 20.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 31.47 and 20.87 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 31.47 = 20.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/31.47 = 20.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 31.47 × 20.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.90/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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