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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.74, 43.07 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.74, 43.07 and 15.20 is: 22.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.74 : 43.07 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.74/43.07 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.74x = 43.07 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.74x = 654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.66/28.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.78

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