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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 18.78 and 8.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 18.78 and 8.15 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 18.78 = 8.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/18.78 = 8.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 18.78 × 8.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.10/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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