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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 22.94 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 22.94 and 15.26 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 22.94 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/22.94 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 22.94 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.93/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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