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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.42, 44.16 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.42, 44.16 and 20.44 is: 30.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.42 : 44.16 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.42/44.16 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.42x = 44.16 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.42x = 902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.63/29.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.68

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