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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 44.61 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 44.61 and 20.61 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 44.61 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/44.61 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 44.61 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.41/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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