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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.43, 40.61 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.43, 40.61 and 20.67 is: 28.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.43 : 40.61 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.43/40.61 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.43x = 40.61 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.43x = 839.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.41/29.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.52

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