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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.98, 41.34 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.98, 41.34 and 20.30 is: 27.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.98 : 41.34 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.98/41.34 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.98x = 41.34 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.98x = 839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.20/29.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.99

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