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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 51.22 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 51.22 and 28.10 is: 42.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 51.22 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/51.22 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 51.22 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 1,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439.28/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.16

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