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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 22.90 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 22.90 and 12.62 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 22.90 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/22.90 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 22.90 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.00/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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