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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 18.84 and 7.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 18.84 and 7.51 is: 10.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 18.84 = 7.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/18.84 = 7.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 18.84 × 7.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.43/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.36

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