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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 42.77 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 42.77 and 15 is: 22.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 42.77 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/42.77 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 42.77 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.59/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.49

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