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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 39.75 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 39.75 and 16.52 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 39.75 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/39.75 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 39.75 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.77/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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