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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.70, 43.05 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.70, 43.05 and 17.29 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.70 : 43.05 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.70/43.05 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.70x = 43.05 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.70x = 744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.12/28.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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