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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.03 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.03 and 20.07 is: 29.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.03 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.03 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.03 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 662.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.91/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.94

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