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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.99, 53.99 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.99, 53.99 and 14.33 is: 21.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.99 : 53.99 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.99/53.99 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.99x = 53.99 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.99x = 773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.34/35.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.49

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