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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.56, 40.75 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.56, 40.75 and 20.81 is: 28.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.56 : 40.75 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.56/40.75 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.56x = 40.75 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.56x = 848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.01/29.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.69

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