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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.11, 38.80 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.11, 38.80 and 17.19 is: 23.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.11 : 38.80 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.11/38.80 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.11x = 38.80 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.11x = 666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.97/28.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.73

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