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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 43.30 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 43.30 and 17.48 is: 26.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 43.30 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/43.30 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 43.30 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.67/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.20

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