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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 39.44 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 39.44 and 16.28 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 39.44 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/39.44 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 39.44 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.20/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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