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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 44.80 and 20.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 44.80 and 20.96 is: 31.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 44.80 = 20.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/44.80 = 20.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 44.80 × 20.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.02/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.38

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