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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 53.62 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 53.62 and 14.06 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 53.62 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/53.62 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 53.62 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.07/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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