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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 42.07 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 42.07 and 16.02 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 42.07 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/42.07 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 42.07 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.96/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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