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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 53.99 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 53.99 and 15.74 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 53.99 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/53.99 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 53.99 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.80/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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