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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.79, 39.72 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.79, 39.72 and 15.67 is: 21.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.79 : 39.72 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.79/39.72 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.79x = 39.72 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.79x = 622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.50/28.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.63

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