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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 21.06 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 21.06 and 11.05 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 21.06 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/21.06 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 21.06 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.71/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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