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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 39.85 and 15.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 39.85 and 15.94 is: 21.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 39.85 = 15.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/39.85 = 15.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 39.85 × 15.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.07/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.99

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