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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 39.31 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 39.31 and 16.83 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 39.31 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/39.31 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 39.31 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.61/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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