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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 31.54 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 31.54 and 20.94 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 31.54 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/31.54 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 31.54 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.49/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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