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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 39.16 and 16.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 39.16 and 16.09 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 39.16 = 16.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/39.16 = 16.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 39.16 × 16.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.00/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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