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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.82, 47.96 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.82, 47.96 and 28.68 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.82 : 47.96 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.82/47.96 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.82x = 47.96 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.82x = 1,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375.49/34.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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