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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 50.90 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 50.90 and 29.52 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 50.90 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/50.90 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 50.90 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 1,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502.42/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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