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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.33, 43.95 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.33, 43.95 and 20.74 is: 31.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.33 : 43.95 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.33/43.95 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.33x = 43.95 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.33x = 911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.52/29.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.08

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