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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.91, 52.33 and 29.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.91, 52.33 and 29.11 is: 43.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.91 : 52.33 = 29.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.91/52.33 = 29.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.91x = 52.33 × 29.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.91x = 1,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523.02/34.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.63

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