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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 39.99 and 16.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 39.99 and 16.70 is: 23.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 39.99 = 16.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/39.99 = 16.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 39.99 × 16.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.62/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.04

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