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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 39.45 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 39.45 and 16.93 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 39.45 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/39.45 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 39.45 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.08/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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