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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.26, 15.41 and 4.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.26, 15.41 and 4.26 is: 6.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.26 : 15.41 = 4.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.26/15.41 = 4.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.26x = 15.41 × 4.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.26x = 65.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.63/10.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.40

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