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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 52.93 and 29.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 52.93 and 29.21 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 52.93 = 29.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/52.93 = 29.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 52.93 × 29.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546.07/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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