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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.82, 44.64 and 20.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.82, 44.64 and 20.78 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.82 : 44.64 = 20.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.82/44.64 = 20.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.82x = 44.64 × 20.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.82x = 927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.62/29.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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