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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.84, 52.14 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.84, 52.14 and 29.15 is: 43.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.84 : 52.14 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.84/52.14 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.84x = 52.14 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.84x = 1,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.62/34.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.62

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