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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 40.00 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 40.00 and 17.92 is: 24.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 40.00 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/40.00 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 40.00 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.81/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.73

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