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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.60, 52.14 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.60, 52.14 and 28.60 is: 43.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.60 : 52.14 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.60/52.14 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.60x = 52.14 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.60x = 1,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491.20/34.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.10

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