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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.26, 15.37 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.26, 15.37 and 8.66 is: 12.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.26 : 15.37 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.26/15.37 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.26x = 15.37 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.26x = 133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.03/10.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.97

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