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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 42.17 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 42.17 and 15.95 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 42.17 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/42.17 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 42.17 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.32/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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