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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.85, 43.24 and 16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.85, 43.24 and 16 is: 23.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.85 : 43.24 = 16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.85/43.24 = 16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.85x = 43.24 × 16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.85x = 691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.84/28.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.98

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