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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 47.15 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 47.15 and 29.78 is: 41.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 47.15 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/47.15 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 47.15 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 1,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.74/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.20

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