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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 39.28 and 15.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 39.28 and 15.52 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 39.28 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/39.28 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 39.28 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.71/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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