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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 43.45 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 43.45 and 17.51 is: 26.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 43.45 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/43.45 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 43.45 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.79/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.27

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