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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.64, 44.36 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.64, 44.36 and 20.35 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.64 : 44.36 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.64/44.36 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.64x = 44.36 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.64x = 902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.73/29.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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