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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.19, 51.49 and 29.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.19, 51.49 and 29.67 is: 44.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.19 : 51.49 = 29.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.19/51.49 = 29.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.19x = 51.49 × 29.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.19x = 1,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527.75/34.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.69

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