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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.80, 41.12 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.80, 41.12 and 20.59 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.80 : 41.12 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.80/41.12 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.80x = 41.12 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.80x = 846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.47/29.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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