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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 39.21 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 39.21 and 17.49 is: 24.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 39.21 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/39.21 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 39.21 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.78/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.14

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