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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.31, 42.43 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.31, 42.43 and 15.48 is: 23.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.31 : 42.43 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.31/42.43 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.31x = 42.43 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.31x = 656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.82/28.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.20

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