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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 47.78 and 29.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 47.78 and 29.79 is: 41.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 47.78 = 29.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/47.78 = 29.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 47.78 × 29.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 1,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423.22/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.07

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