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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 22.90 and 8.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 22.90 and 8.86 is: 13.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 22.90 = 8.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/22.90 = 8.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 22.90 × 8.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.89/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.30

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