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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.54 and 17.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.54 and 17.72 is: 24.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.54 = 17.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.54 = 17.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.54 × 17.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.57/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.47

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