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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 39.59 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 39.59 and 15.75 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 39.59 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/39.59 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 39.59 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.52/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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