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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.46 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.46 and 16.32 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.46 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.46 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.46 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.95/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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