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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.29, 39.03 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.29, 39.03 and 17.38 is: 23.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.29 : 39.03 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.29/39.03 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.29x = 39.03 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.29x = 678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.24/28.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.97

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