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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.62, 53.45 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.62, 53.45 and 14.26 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.62 : 53.45 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.62/53.45 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.62x = 53.45 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.62x = 762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.20/35.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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