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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 21.07 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 21.07 and 10.94 is: 15.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 21.07 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/21.07 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 21.07 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 230.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.51/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.11

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