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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.92, 52.46 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.92, 52.46 and 34.28 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.92 : 52.46 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.92/52.46 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.92x = 52.46 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.92x = 1,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798.33/34.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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