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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 43.28 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 43.28 and 16.80 is: 25.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 43.28 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/43.28 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 43.28 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.10/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.21

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