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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.29, 42.45 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.29, 42.45 and 16.26 is: 24.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.29 : 42.45 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.29/42.45 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.29x = 42.45 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.29x = 690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.24/28.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.40

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