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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 42.15 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 42.15 and 15.95 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 42.15 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/42.15 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 42.15 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.29/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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