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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.27, 39.01 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.27, 39.01 and 15.82 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.27 : 39.01 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.27/39.01 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.27x = 39.01 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.27x = 617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.14/28.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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