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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 54 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 54 and 14.63 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 54 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/54 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 54 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.75/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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