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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 42.91 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 42.91 and 16.50 is: 24.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 42.91 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/42.91 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 42.91 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.86/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.69

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