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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 44.79 and 20.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 44.79 and 20.85 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 44.79 = 20.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/44.79 = 20.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 44.79 × 20.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.87/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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