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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34, 50.88 and 32.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34, 50.88 and 32.80 is: 49.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34 : 50.88 = 32.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34/50.88 = 32.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34x = 50.88 × 32.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34x = 1,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668.86/34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.08

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