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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.19, 38.93 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.19, 38.93 and 17.28 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.19 : 38.93 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.19/38.93 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.19x = 38.93 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.19x = 672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.62/28.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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