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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.90, 21.92 and 11.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.90, 21.92 and 11.29 is: 15.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.90 : 21.92 = 11.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.90/21.92 = 11.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.90x = 21.92 × 11.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.90x = 247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.48/15.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.56

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