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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 20.95 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 20.95 and 13.11 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 20.95 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/20.95 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 20.95 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.54/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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