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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.61, 39.48 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.61, 39.48 and 16.33 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.61 : 39.48 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.61/39.48 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.61x = 39.48 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.61x = 644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.71/28.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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