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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.06, 42.07 and 15.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.06, 42.07 and 15.87 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.06 : 42.07 = 15.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.06/42.07 = 15.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.06x = 42.07 × 15.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.06x = 667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.65/28.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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