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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 54.01 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 54.01 and 14.34 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 54.01 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/54.01 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 54.01 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.50/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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