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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 42.69 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 42.69 and 17.76 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 42.69 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/42.69 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 42.69 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.17/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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