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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 43.06 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 43.06 and 15.19 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 43.06 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/43.06 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 43.06 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.08/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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