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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.79, 43.10 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.79, 43.10 and 17.38 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.79 : 43.10 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.79/43.10 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.79x = 43.10 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.79x = 748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.99/28.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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