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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 42.32 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 42.32 and 16.20 is: 24.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 42.32 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/42.32 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 42.32 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 685.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.62/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.30

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