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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 22.80 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 22.80 and 12.22 is: 18.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 22.80 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/22.80 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 22.80 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.62/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.26

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