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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.90, 23.94 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.90, 23.94 and 13.22 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.90 : 23.94 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.90/23.94 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.90x = 23.94 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.90x = 316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.37/15.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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