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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.97, 48.31 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.97, 48.31 and 28.89 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.97 : 48.31 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.97/48.31 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.97x = 48.31 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.97x = 1,395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.60/34.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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