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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 39.03 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 39.03 and 15.34 is: 21.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 39.03 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/39.03 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 39.03 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.84/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.17

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