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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.63, 51.98 and 29.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.63, 51.98 and 29.61 is: 44.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.63 : 51.98 = 29.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.63/51.98 = 29.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.63x = 51.98 × 29.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.63x = 1,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.98/34.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.44

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