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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.74, 43.12 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.74, 43.12 and 15.91 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.74 : 43.12 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.74/43.12 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.74x = 43.12 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.74x = 685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.78/28.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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