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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 22.67 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 22.67 and 13.50 is: 20.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 22.67 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/22.67 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 22.67 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.05/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.16

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