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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 50.91 and 28.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 50.91 and 28.98 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 50.91 = 28.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/50.91 = 28.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 50.91 × 28.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 1,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475.37/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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