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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 43.29 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 43.29 and 16.82 is: 25.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 43.29 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/43.29 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 43.29 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.25/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.21

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