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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.53, 18.66 and 9.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.53, 18.66 and 9.15 is: 12.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.53 : 18.66 = 9.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.53/18.66 = 9.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.53x = 18.66 × 9.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.53x = 170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.74/13.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.62

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