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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.26, 15.32 and 9.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.26, 15.32 and 9.41 is: 14.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.26 : 15.32 = 9.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.26/15.32 = 9.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.26x = 15.32 × 9.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.26x = 144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.11/10.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.05

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