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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.74, 44.53 and 20.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.74, 44.53 and 20.71 is: 31.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.74 : 44.53 = 20.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.74/44.53 = 20.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.74x = 44.53 × 20.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.74x = 921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.89/29.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.00

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