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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.75, 41.08 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.75, 41.08 and 20.56 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.75 : 41.08 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.75/41.08 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.75x = 41.08 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.75x = 844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.60/29.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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