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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.76, 43.05 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.76, 43.05 and 17.27 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.76 : 43.05 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.76/43.05 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.76x = 43.05 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.76x = 743.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.47/28.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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