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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34, 51.06 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34, 51.06 and 28 is: 42.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34 : 51.06 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34/51.06 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34x = 51.06 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34x = 1,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.68/34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.05

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