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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.03, 38.68 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.03, 38.68 and 16.37 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.03 : 38.68 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.03/38.68 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.03x = 38.68 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.03x = 633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.25/28.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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