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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.69, 52.10 and 28.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.69, 52.10 and 28.69 is: 43.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.69 : 52.10 = 28.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.69/52.10 = 28.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.69x = 52.10 × 28.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.69x = 1,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494.75/34.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.09

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