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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.51, 44.30 and 20.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.51, 44.30 and 20.84 is: 31.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.51 : 44.30 = 20.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.51/44.30 = 20.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.51x = 44.30 × 20.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.51x = 922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.89/29.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.28

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