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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 43.58 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 43.58 and 20.51 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 43.58 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/43.58 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 43.58 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893.71/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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