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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29, 43.40 and 20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29, 43.40 and 20 is: 29.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29 : 43.40 = 20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29/43.40 = 20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29x = 43.40 × 20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29x = 868
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868/29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.93

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