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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 38.65 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 38.65 and 16.94 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 38.65 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/38.65 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 38.65 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.65/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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