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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 42.03 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 42.03 and 15.18 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 42.03 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/42.03 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 42.03 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.02/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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