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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 22.94 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 22.94 and 15.12 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 22.94 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/22.94 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 22.94 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.85/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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