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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 31.87 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 31.87 and 20.56 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 31.87 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/31.87 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 31.87 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.22/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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