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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.01, 43.58 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.01, 43.58 and 20.43 is: 30.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.01 : 43.58 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.01/43.58 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.01x = 43.58 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.01x = 890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.34/29.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.69

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