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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 41.28 and 20.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 41.28 and 20.72 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 41.28 = 20.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/41.28 = 20.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 41.28 × 20.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.32/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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