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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.47, 47.52 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.47, 47.52 and 28.31 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.47 : 47.52 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.47/47.52 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.47x = 47.52 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.47x = 1,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345.05/34.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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