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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.02, 40.06 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.02, 40.06 and 20.73 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.02 : 40.06 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.02/40.06 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.02x = 40.06 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.02x = 830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.44/29.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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