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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 39.56 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 39.56 and 15.73 is: 21.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 39.56 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/39.56 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 39.56 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.16/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.70

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