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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.59, 47.52 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.59, 47.52 and 29.40 is: 40.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.59 : 47.52 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.59/47.52 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.59x = 47.52 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.59x = 1,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397.09/34.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.39

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