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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.51, 39.34 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.51, 39.34 and 15.57 is: 21.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.51 : 39.34 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.51/39.34 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.51x = 39.34 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.51x = 612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.52/28.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.49

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