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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 43.38 and 16.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 43.38 and 16.08 is: 24.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 43.38 = 16.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/43.38 = 16.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 43.38 × 16.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.55/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.11

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