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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.90, 23.73 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.90, 23.73 and 12.90 is: 19.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.90 : 23.73 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.90/23.73 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.90x = 23.73 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.90x = 306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.12/15.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.25

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