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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.13, 20.91 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.13, 20.91 and 12.85 is: 17.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.13 : 20.91 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.13/20.91 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.13x = 20.91 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.13x = 268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.69/15.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.76

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