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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.37, 39.16 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.37, 39.16 and 17.46 is: 24.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.37 : 39.16 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.37/39.16 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.37x = 39.16 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.37x = 683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.76/28.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.10

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