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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 21.90 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 21.90 and 13.83 is: 19.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 21.90 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/21.90 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 21.90 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.88/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.07

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