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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.54, 47.66 and 29.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.54, 47.66 and 29.93 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.54 : 47.66 = 29.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.54/47.66 = 29.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.54x = 47.66 × 29.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.54x = 1,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.34/34.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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