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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.99, 54.01 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.99, 54.01 and 14.63 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.99 : 54.01 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.99/54.01 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.99x = 54.01 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.99x = 789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.90/35.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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