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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 53.62 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 53.62 and 14.38 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 53.62 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/53.62 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 53.62 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.06/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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