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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.39, 39.18 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.39, 39.18 and 16.11 is: 22.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.39 : 39.18 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.39/39.18 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.39x = 39.18 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.39x = 631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.25/28.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.24

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