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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.13 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.13 and 15.24 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.13 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.13 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.13 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.06/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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