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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.23, 47.15 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.23, 47.15 and 28.05 is: 38.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.23 : 47.15 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.23/47.15 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.23x = 47.15 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.23x = 1,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322.44/34.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.64

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