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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.31, 43.97 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.31, 43.97 and 20.35 is: 30.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.31 : 43.97 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.31/43.97 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.31x = 43.97 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.31x = 894.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.79/29.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.53

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