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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 50.96 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 50.96 and 29.90 is: 44.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 50.96 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/50.96 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 50.96 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 1,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523.30/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.62

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