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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 41.26 and 20.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 41.26 and 20.21 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 41.26 = 20.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/41.26 = 20.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 41.26 × 20.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.86/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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