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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 53.54 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 53.54 and 14.31 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 53.54 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/53.54 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 53.54 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.16/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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