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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 43.70 and 20.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 43.70 and 20.02 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 43.70 = 20.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/43.70 = 20.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 43.70 × 20.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.87/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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