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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 42.40 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 42.40 and 15.44 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 42.40 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/42.40 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 42.40 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.66/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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