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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.28, 63.43 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.28, 63.43 and 15.23 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.28 : 63.43 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.28/63.43 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.28x = 63.43 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.28x = 966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.16/42.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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