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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.21, 51.32 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.21, 51.32 and 29.22 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.21 : 51.32 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.21/51.32 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.21x = 51.32 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.21x = 1,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499.57/34.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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