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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.90, 52.15 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.90, 52.15 and 28.83 is: 43.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.90 : 52.15 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.90/52.15 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.90x = 52.15 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.90x = 1,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.48/34.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.08

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