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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.09, 46.99 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.09, 46.99 and 21.13 is: 29.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.09 : 46.99 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.09/46.99 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.09x = 46.99 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.09x = 992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.56/34.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.12

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