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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.31, 39.07 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.31, 39.07 and 15.38 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.31 : 39.07 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.31/39.07 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.31x = 39.07 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.31x = 600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.72/28.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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