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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.99, 48.26 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.99, 48.26 and 28.09 is: 38.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.99 : 48.26 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.99/48.26 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.99x = 48.26 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.99x = 1,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.62/34.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.74

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