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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 54.03 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 54.03 and 14.37 is: 21.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 54.03 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/54.03 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 54.03 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.41/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.55

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