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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.17, 42.24 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.17, 42.24 and 16.76 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.17 : 42.24 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.17/42.24 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.17x = 42.24 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.17x = 707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.95/28.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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