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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 22.86 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 22.86 and 10.44 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 22.86 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/22.86 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 22.86 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.66/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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