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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.43, 44.03 and 20.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.43, 44.03 and 20.89 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.43 : 44.03 = 20.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.43/44.03 = 20.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.43x = 44.03 × 20.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.43x = 919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.68/29.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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