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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 39.89 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 39.89 and 17.98 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 39.89 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/39.89 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 39.89 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.22/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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