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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.43, 44.15 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.43, 44.15 and 20.39 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.43 : 44.15 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.43/44.15 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.43x = 44.15 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.43x = 900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.22/29.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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