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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.00, 41.93 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.00, 41.93 and 17.29 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.00 : 41.93 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.00/41.93 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.00x = 41.93 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.00x = 724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.76/28.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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