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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 42.02 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 42.02 and 16.61 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 42.02 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/42.02 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 42.02 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.66/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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