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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 39.59 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 39.59 and 17.03 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 39.59 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/39.59 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 39.59 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.22/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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