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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.08, 40.14 and 20.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.08, 40.14 and 20.90 is: 28.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.08 : 40.14 = 20.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.08/40.14 = 20.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.08x = 40.14 × 20.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.08x = 838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.93/29.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.85

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