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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 38.87 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 38.87 and 17.80 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 38.87 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/38.87 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 38.87 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.89/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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