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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.67, 51.80 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.67, 51.80 and 28.19 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.67 : 51.80 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.67/51.80 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.67x = 51.80 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.67x = 1,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460.24/34.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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