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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.48 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.48 and 16.91 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.48 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.48 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.48 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.12/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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