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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 42.43 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 42.43 and 28.15 is: 42.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 42.43 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/42.43 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 42.43 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 1,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194.40/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.43

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