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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 43.86 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 43.86 and 20.10 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 43.86 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/43.86 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 43.86 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.59/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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