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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 41.33 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 41.33 and 20.74 is: 28.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 41.33 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/41.33 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 41.33 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.08/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.60

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