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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.56, 51.78 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.56, 51.78 and 15.26 is: 22.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.56 : 51.78 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.56/51.78 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.56x = 51.78 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.56x = 790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.16/34.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.86

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