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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 53.09 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 53.09 and 14.01 is: 21.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 53.09 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/53.09 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 53.09 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.72/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.03

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