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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.57, 47.55 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.57, 47.55 and 29.94 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.57 : 47.55 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.57/47.55 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.57x = 47.55 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.57x = 1,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423.65/34.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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