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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.99, 31.77 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.99, 31.77 and 20.38 is: 28.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.99 : 31.77 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.99/31.77 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.99x = 31.77 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.99x = 647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.39/22.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.16

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