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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 42.16 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 42.16 and 17.30 is: 25.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 42.16 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/42.16 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 42.16 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.37/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.92

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