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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.11, 43.65 and 20.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.11, 43.65 and 20.09 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 43.65 = 20.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/43.65 = 20.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 43.65 × 20.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.04/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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