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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.36, 21.53 and 6.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.36, 21.53 and 6.35 is: 9.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.36 : 21.53 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.36/21.53 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.36x = 21.53 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.36x = 136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.58/14.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.51

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