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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 22.85 and 8.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 22.85 and 8.48 is: 12.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 22.85 = 8.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/22.85 = 8.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 22.85 × 8.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.61/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.69

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