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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.51, 18.65 and 9.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.51, 18.65 and 9.15 is: 12.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.51 : 18.65 = 9.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.51/18.65 = 9.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.51x = 18.65 × 9.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.51x = 170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.65/13.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.63

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