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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.71, 44.55 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.71, 44.55 and 20.57 is: 30.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.71 : 44.55 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.71/44.55 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.71x = 44.55 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.71x = 916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.17/29.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.84

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