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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.47, 51.74 and 29.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.47, 51.74 and 29.43 is: 44.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.47 : 51.74 = 29.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.47/51.74 = 29.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.47x = 51.74 × 29.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.47x = 1,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.56/34.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.17

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