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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 41.34 and 20.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 41.34 and 20.25 is: 27.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 41.34 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/41.34 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 41.34 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.21/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.93

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