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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 21 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 21 and 13.08 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 21 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/21 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 21 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.68/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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