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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 42.65 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 42.65 and 16.41 is: 24.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 42.65 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/42.65 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 42.65 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.80/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.62

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