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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 44.60 and 20.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 44.60 and 20.72 is: 31.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 44.60 = 20.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/44.60 = 20.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 44.60 × 20.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.11/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.04

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