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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.28, 51.78 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.28, 51.78 and 34.28 is: 51.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.28 : 51.78 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.28/51.78 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.28x = 51.78 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.28x = 1,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.02/34.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.78

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