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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 42.50 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 42.50 and 16.14 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 42.50 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/42.50 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 42.50 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.95/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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