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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.56, 53.38 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.56, 53.38 and 14.18 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.56 : 53.38 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.56/53.38 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.56x = 53.38 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.56x = 756.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.93/35.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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