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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 42.15 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 42.15 and 15.27 is: 22.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 42.15 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/42.15 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 42.15 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 643.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.63/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.89

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