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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.44, 51.57 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.44, 51.57 and 28.05 is: 41.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.44 : 51.57 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.44/51.57 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.44x = 51.57 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.44x = 1,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446.14/34.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.99

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