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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.27, 15.42 and 6.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.27, 15.42 and 6.26 is: 9.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.27 : 15.42 = 6.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.27/15.42 = 6.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.27x = 15.42 × 6.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.27x = 96.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.53/10.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.40

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