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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 39.07 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 39.07 and 17.26 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 39.07 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/39.07 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 39.07 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.15/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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