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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 53.99 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 53.99 and 14.61 is: 21.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 53.99 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/53.99 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 53.99 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.72/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.89

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