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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.51 and 15.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.51 and 15.69 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.51 = 15.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.51 = 15.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.51 × 15.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.83/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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