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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.82, 43.18 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.82, 43.18 and 17.96 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.82 : 43.18 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.82/43.18 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.82x = 43.18 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.82x = 775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.25/28.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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