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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.09, 20.76 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.09, 20.76 and 13.62 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.09 : 20.76 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.09/20.76 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.09x = 20.76 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.09x = 282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.75/15.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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