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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 39.78 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 39.78 and 16.56 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 39.78 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/39.78 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 39.78 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.56/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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