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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 18.74 and 13.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 18.74 and 13.15 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 18.74 = 13.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/18.74 = 13.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 18.74 × 13.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.43/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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