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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.99, 39.98 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.99, 39.98 and 17.33 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.99 : 39.98 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.99/39.98 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.99x = 39.98 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.99x = 692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.65/28.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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