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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 24.40 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 24.40 and 7.25 is: 10.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 24.40 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/24.40 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 24.40 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.90/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.87

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