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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 31.52 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 31.52 and 20.06 is: 27.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 31.52 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/31.52 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 31.52 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.29/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.56

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