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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 18.86 and 8.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 18.86 and 8.15 is: 11.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 18.86 = 8.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/18.86 = 8.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 18.86 × 8.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.64/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.24

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