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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.18, 47.04 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.18, 47.04 and 29 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.18 : 47.04 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.18/47.04 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.18x = 47.04 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.18x = 1,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.16/34.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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