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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.13, 40.16 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.13, 40.16 and 20.94 is: 28.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.13 : 40.16 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.13/40.16 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.13x = 40.16 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.13x = 840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.85/29.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.87

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