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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 39.16 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 39.16 and 15.44 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 39.16 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/39.16 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 39.16 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.49/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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