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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 30.36 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 30.36 and 21.70 is: 29.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 30.36 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/30.36 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 30.36 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.81/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.91

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