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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.03, 41.99 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.03, 41.99 and 17.16 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.03 : 41.99 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.03/41.99 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.03x = 41.99 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.03x = 720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.55/28.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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