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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 41.34 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 41.34 and 20.12 is: 27.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 41.34 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/41.34 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 41.34 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.76/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.76

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