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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.56, 51.55 and 29.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.56, 51.55 and 29.69 is: 44.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.56 : 51.55 = 29.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.56/51.55 = 29.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.56x = 51.55 × 29.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.56x = 1,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.38/34.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.28

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