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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.99, 40.02 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.99, 40.02 and 17.93 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.99 : 40.02 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.99/40.02 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.99x = 40.02 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.99x = 717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.56/28.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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