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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 39.69 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 39.69 and 17.84 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 39.69 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/39.69 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 39.69 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.87/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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