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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.87, 52.35 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.87, 52.35 and 27.28 is: 40.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.87 : 52.35 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.87/52.35 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.87x = 52.35 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.87x = 1,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428.11/34.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.96

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