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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 42.01 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 42.01 and 16.01 is: 23.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 42.01 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/42.01 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 42.01 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.65/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.98

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