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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 38.86 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 38.86 and 16.34 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 38.86 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/38.86 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 38.86 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.03/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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