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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.19, 43.74 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.19, 43.74 and 20.18 is: 30.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.19 : 43.74 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.19/43.74 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.19x = 43.74 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.19x = 882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.78/29.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.24

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