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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.04, 46.87 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.04, 46.87 and 28.19 is: 38.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.04 : 46.87 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.04/46.87 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.04x = 46.87 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.04x = 1,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.89/34.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.81

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