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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.63, 44.38 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.63, 44.38 and 20.55 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.63 : 44.38 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.63/44.38 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.63x = 44.38 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.63x = 912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.20/29.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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