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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 20.65 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 20.65 and 15.26 is: 20.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 20.65 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/20.65 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 20.65 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.12/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.65

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