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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.02, 50.91 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.02, 50.91 and 28.02 is: 41.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.02 : 50.91 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.02/50.91 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.02x = 50.91 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.02x = 1,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.50/34.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.93

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