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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.66, 51.73 and 29.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.66, 51.73 and 29.26 is: 43.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.66 : 51.73 = 29.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.66/51.73 = 29.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.66x = 51.73 × 29.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.66x = 1,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513.47/34.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.67

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