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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 43.50 and 20.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 43.50 and 20.48 is: 30.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 43.50 = 20.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/43.50 = 20.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 43.50 × 20.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.88/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.68

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