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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 39.70 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 39.70 and 17.11 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 39.70 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/39.70 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 39.70 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.27/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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