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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 43.21 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 43.21 and 16.64 is: 24.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 43.21 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/43.21 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 43.21 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 718.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.80/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.92

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