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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.11, 40.14 and 20.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.11, 40.14 and 20.89 is: 28.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 40.14 = 20.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/40.14 = 20.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 40.14 × 20.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.52/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.81

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