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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 39.75 and 17.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 39.75 and 17.89 is: 24.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 39.75 = 17.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/39.75 = 17.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 39.75 × 17.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.84/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.67

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