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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 39.40 and 17.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 39.40 and 17.65 is: 24.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 39.40 = 17.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/39.40 = 17.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 39.40 × 17.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.21/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.34

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