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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.52 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.52 and 16.95 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.52 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.52 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.52 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.71/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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