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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.55, 47.62 and 28.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.55, 47.62 and 28.41 is: 39.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.55 : 47.62 = 28.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.55/47.62 = 28.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.55x = 47.62 × 28.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.55x = 1,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352.74/34.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.16

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