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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.78, 52.20 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.78, 52.20 and 29.74 is: 44.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.78 : 52.20 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.78/52.20 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.78x = 52.20 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.78x = 1,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.43/34.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.64

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