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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.37, 39.14 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.37, 39.14 and 17.44 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.37 : 39.14 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.37/39.14 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.37x = 39.14 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.37x = 682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.51/28.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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