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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 39.01 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 39.01 and 17.34 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 39.01 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/39.01 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 39.01 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.49/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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