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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.61, 44.33 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.61, 44.33 and 20.45 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.61 : 44.33 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.61/44.33 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.61x = 44.33 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.61x = 906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.50/29.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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