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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.17, 46.94 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.17, 46.94 and 28.71 is: 39.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.17 : 46.94 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.17/46.94 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.17x = 46.94 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.17x = 1,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.50/34.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.44

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