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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 52.28 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 52.28 and 32.13 is: 48.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 52.28 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/52.28 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 52.28 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 1,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.76/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.14

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