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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 42.85 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 42.85 and 15.03 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 42.85 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/42.85 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 42.85 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.25/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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