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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.50, 44.26 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.50, 44.26 and 20.50 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.50 : 44.26 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.50/44.26 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.50x = 44.26 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.50x = 907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.33/29.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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