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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 39.40 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 39.40 and 17.62 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 39.40 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/39.40 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 39.40 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.23/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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