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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.00, 38.65 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.00, 38.65 and 17.09 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.00 : 38.65 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.00/38.65 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.00x = 38.65 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.00x = 660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.41/28.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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