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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 40.97 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 40.97 and 20.50 is: 28.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 40.97 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/40.97 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 40.97 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.89/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.25

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