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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 30.14 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 30.14 and 21.97 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 30.14 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/30.14 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 30.14 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.18/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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