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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 42.06 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 42.06 and 16.65 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 42.06 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/42.06 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 42.06 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.30/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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