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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 43.16 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 43.16 and 16.74 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 43.16 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/43.16 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 43.16 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.41/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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