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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.40, 39.20 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.40, 39.20 and 16.13 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.40 : 39.20 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.40/39.20 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.40x = 39.20 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.40x = 632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.02/28.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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