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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 31.60 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 31.60 and 20.64 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 31.60 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/31.60 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 31.60 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.22/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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