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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.26, 15.30 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.26, 15.30 and 8.58 is: 12.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.26 : 15.30 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.26/15.30 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.26x = 15.30 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.26x = 131.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.27/10.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.79

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