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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 42.44 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 42.44 and 16.89 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 42.44 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/42.44 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 42.44 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.81/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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