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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 47.02 and 28.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 47.02 and 28.64 is: 39.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 47.02 = 28.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/47.02 = 28.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 47.02 × 28.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 1,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346.42/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.54

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