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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.24, 40.28 and 20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.24, 40.28 and 20 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.24 : 40.28 = 20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.24/40.28 = 20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.24x = 40.28 × 20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.24x = 805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.60/29.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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