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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 42.63 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 42.63 and 16.43 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 42.63 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/42.63 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 42.63 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.41/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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