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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.71, 47.97 and 29.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.71, 47.97 and 29.18 is: 40.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.71 : 47.97 = 29.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.71/47.97 = 29.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.71x = 47.97 × 29.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.71x = 1,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.52/34.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.32

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