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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 44.96 and 20.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 44.96 and 20.33 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 44.96 = 20.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/44.96 = 20.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 44.96 × 20.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.81/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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