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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 43.13 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 43.13 and 15.25 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 43.13 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/43.13 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 43.13 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.73/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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