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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.72, 43.05 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.72, 43.05 and 16.68 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.72 : 43.05 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.72/43.05 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.72x = 43.05 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.72x = 718.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.07/28.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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