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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 20.92 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 20.92 and 13.14 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 20.92 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/20.92 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 20.92 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.89/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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