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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.40, 44.11 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.40, 44.11 and 20.82 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.40 : 44.11 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.40/44.11 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.40x = 44.11 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.40x = 918.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.29/29.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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