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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.48 and 15.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.48 and 15.50 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.48 = 15.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.48 = 15.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.48 × 15.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.55/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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