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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 39.36 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 39.36 and 17.62 is: 24.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 39.36 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/39.36 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 39.36 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.52/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.30

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