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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.89, 44.66 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.89, 44.66 and 20.86 is: 31.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.89 : 44.66 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.89/44.66 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.89x = 44.66 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.89x = 931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.61/29.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.17

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