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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 29.03 and 20.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 29.03 and 20.93 is: 28.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 29.03 = 20.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/29.03 = 20.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 29.03 × 20.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 607.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.35/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.93

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