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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 51 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 51 and 28.12 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 51 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/51 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 51 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 1,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434.12/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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