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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.74, 43.17 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.74, 43.17 and 15.21 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.74 : 43.17 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.74/43.17 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.74x = 43.17 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.74x = 656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.62/28.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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