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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 42.82 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 42.82 and 15.02 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 42.82 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/42.82 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 42.82 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.16/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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