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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 43.38 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 43.38 and 16.95 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 43.38 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/43.38 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 43.38 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.29/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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