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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 38.99 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 38.99 and 15.97 is: 22.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 38.99 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/38.99 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 38.99 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 622.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.67/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.04

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