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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 41.22 and 20.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 41.22 and 20.52 is: 28.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 41.22 = 20.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/41.22 = 20.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 41.22 × 20.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.73/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.32

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