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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 41.09 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 41.09 and 20.58 is: 28.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 41.09 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/41.09 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 41.09 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.63/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.41

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