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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 43.55 and 20.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 43.55 and 20.91 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 43.55 = 20.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/43.55 = 20.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 43.55 × 20.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.53/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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