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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.97, 34.48 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.97, 34.48 and 20.55 is: 30.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.97 : 34.48 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.97/34.48 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.97x = 34.48 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.97x = 708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.31/22.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.84

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