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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 21.93 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 21.93 and 13.90 is: 19.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 21.93 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/21.93 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 21.93 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.92/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.13

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