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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.91, 43.32 and 16.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.91, 43.32 and 16.87 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.91 : 43.32 = 16.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.91/43.32 = 16.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.91x = 43.32 × 16.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.91x = 730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.81/28.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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