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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 47.12 and 21.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 47.12 and 21.04 is: 29.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 47.12 = 21.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/47.12 = 21.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 47.12 × 21.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.40/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.04

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