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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 39 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 39 and 15.98 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 39 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/39 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 39 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.32/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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