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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.31, 39.08 and 17.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.31, 39.08 and 17.41 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.31 : 39.08 = 17.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.31/39.08 = 17.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.31x = 39.08 × 17.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.31x = 680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.30/28.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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