Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 216.95 and 36.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 144.63, 216.95 and 36.43 is: 54.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144.63 : 216.95 = 36.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144.63/216.95 = 36.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144.63x = 216.95 × 36.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144.63x = 7,902.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,902.76/144.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54.64
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