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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.12, 47.03 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.12, 47.03 and 28 is: 38.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.12 : 47.03 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.12/47.03 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.12x = 47.03 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.12x = 1,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316.84/34.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.59

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