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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 42.92 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 42.92 and 17.22 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 42.92 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/42.92 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 42.92 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.00/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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