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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 43.40 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 43.40 and 16.92 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 43.40 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/43.40 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 43.40 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.33/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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