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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.08 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.08 and 17.93 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.08 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.08 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.08 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.49/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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