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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 43.07 and 17.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 43.07 and 17.89 is: 26.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 43.07 = 17.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/43.07 = 17.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 43.07 × 17.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.52/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.80

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