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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.14, 54.18 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.14, 54.18 and 14.78 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.14 : 54.18 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.14/54.18 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.14x = 54.18 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.14x = 800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.78/36.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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