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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.26, 15.36 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.26, 15.36 and 7.26 is: 10.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.26 : 15.36 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.26/15.36 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.26x = 15.36 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.26x = 111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.51/10.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.87

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