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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 39.65 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 39.65 and 16.45 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 39.65 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/39.65 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 39.65 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.24/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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