Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.74, 51.86 and 29.49
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34.74, 51.86 and 29.49 is: 44.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34.74 : 51.86 = 29.49 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34.74/51.86 = 29.49/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34.74x = 51.86 × 29.49 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34.74x = 1,529.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,529.20/34.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44.02
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