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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.05, 51.07 and 29.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.05, 51.07 and 29.24 is: 43.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.05 : 51.07 = 29.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.05/51.07 = 29.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.05x = 51.07 × 29.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.05x = 1,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493.02/34.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.85

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