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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.01, 46.82 and 29.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.01, 46.82 and 29.69 is: 40.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.01 : 46.82 = 29.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.01/46.82 = 29.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.01x = 46.82 × 29.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.01x = 1,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.94/34.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.87

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