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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.66, 40.92 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.66, 40.92 and 20.46 is: 28.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.66 : 40.92 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.66/40.92 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.66x = 40.92 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.66x = 837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.22/29.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.23

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