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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 53.10 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 53.10 and 14.01 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 53.10 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/53.10 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 53.10 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 743.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.93/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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