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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.26, 15.31 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.26, 15.31 and 9.78 is: 14.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.26 : 15.31 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.26/15.31 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.26x = 15.31 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.26x = 149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.73/10.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.59

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