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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.21, 43.84 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.21, 43.84 and 20.22 is: 30.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.21 : 43.84 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.21/43.84 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.21x = 43.84 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.21x = 886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.31/29.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.34

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