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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34, 50.76 and 28.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34, 50.76 and 28.93 is: 43.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34 : 50.76 = 28.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34/50.76 = 28.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34x = 50.76 × 28.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34x = 1,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468.56/34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.19

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