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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.45, 44.06 and 20.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.45, 44.06 and 20.37 is: 30.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.45 : 44.06 = 20.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.45/44.06 = 20.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.45x = 44.06 × 20.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.45x = 897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.55/29.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.48

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