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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 41.40 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 41.40 and 20.80 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 41.40 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/41.40 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 41.40 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.81/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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