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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.12, 40.17 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.12, 40.17 and 20.38 is: 28.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.12 : 40.17 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.12/40.17 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.12x = 40.17 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.12x = 818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.56/29.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.11

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