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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.47, 51.86 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.47, 51.86 and 28.40 is: 42.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.47 : 51.86 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.47/51.86 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.47x = 51.86 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.47x = 1,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.64/34.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.72

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