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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.36, 39.13 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.36, 39.13 and 17.42 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.36 : 39.13 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.36/39.13 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.36x = 39.13 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.36x = 681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.70/28.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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