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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.90, 23.19 and 15.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.90, 23.19 and 15.90 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.90 : 23.19 = 15.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.90/23.19 = 15.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.90x = 23.19 × 15.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.90x = 368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.72/15.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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