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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 40.50 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 40.50 and 20.70 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 40.50 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/40.50 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 40.50 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.35/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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