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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 43.68 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 43.68 and 20.10 is: 30.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 43.68 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/43.68 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 43.68 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.97/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.17

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