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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 39.63 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 39.63 and 17.07 is: 23.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 39.63 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/39.63 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 39.63 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.48/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.55

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