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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.08, 40.12 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.08, 40.12 and 20.88 is: 28.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.08 : 40.12 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.08/40.12 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.08x = 40.12 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.08x = 837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.82/29.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.81

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