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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.51 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.51 and 16.36 is: 22.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.51 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.51 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.51 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 646.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.42/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.58

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