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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 45 and 20.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 45 and 20.36 is: 30.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 45 = 20.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/45 = 20.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 45 × 20.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.31/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.57

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