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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.05, 17.98 and 10.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.05, 17.98 and 10.26 is: 15.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.05 : 17.98 = 10.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.05/17.98 = 10.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.05x = 17.98 × 10.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.05x = 184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.42/12.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.30

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