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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.64 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.64 and 20.14 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.64 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.64 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.64 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.83/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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