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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 18.36 and 10.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 18.36 and 10.36 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 18.36 = 10.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/18.36 = 10.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 18.36 × 10.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.21/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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