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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.32, 43.78 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.32, 43.78 and 20.24 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.32 : 43.78 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.32/43.78 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.32x = 43.78 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.32x = 886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.11/29.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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