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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.45, 42.67 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.45, 42.67 and 17.11 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.45 : 42.67 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.45/42.67 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.45x = 42.67 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.45x = 730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.08/28.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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