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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 42.84 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 42.84 and 16.83 is: 25.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 42.84 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/42.84 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 42.84 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.07/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.26

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