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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 43.17 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 43.17 and 16.75 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 43.17 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/43.17 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 43.17 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 723.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.10/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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