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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.03, 50.97 and 29.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.03, 50.97 and 29.50 is: 44.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.03 : 50.97 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.03/50.97 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.03x = 50.97 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.03x = 1,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.62/34.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.18

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