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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 44.02 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 44.02 and 20.76 is: 31.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 44.02 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/44.02 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 44.02 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.85/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.14

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