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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.61, 43.02 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.61, 43.02 and 15.11 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.61 : 43.02 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.61/43.02 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.61x = 43.02 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.61x = 650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.03/28.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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