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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 30.38 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 30.38 and 20.97 is: 28.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 30.38 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/30.38 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 30.38 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.96/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.92

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