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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 43.25 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 43.25 and 15.29 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 43.25 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/43.25 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 43.25 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.29/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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