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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.84, 47.99 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.84, 47.99 and 28.28 is: 38.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.84 : 47.99 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.84/47.99 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.84x = 47.99 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.84x = 1,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357.16/34.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.95

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