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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.69, 51.80 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.69, 51.80 and 29.63 is: 44.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.69 : 51.80 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.69/51.80 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.69x = 51.80 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.69x = 1,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.83/34.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.24

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