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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 38.84 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 38.84 and 16.49 is: 22.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 38.84 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/38.84 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 38.84 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.19/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.75

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