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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.19, 42.24 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.19, 42.24 and 16.18 is: 24.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.19 : 42.24 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.19/42.24 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.19x = 42.24 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.19x = 683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.44/28.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.24

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