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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 39.13 and 15.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 39.13 and 15.41 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 39.13 = 15.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/39.13 = 15.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 39.13 × 15.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.10/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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