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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.94, 39.94 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.94, 39.94 and 17.29 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.94 : 39.94 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.94/39.94 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.94x = 39.94 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.94x = 690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.42/28.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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