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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.06, 38.73 and 17.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.06, 38.73 and 17.69 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.06 : 38.73 = 17.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.06/38.73 = 17.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.06x = 38.73 × 17.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.06x = 685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.13/28.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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