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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.18, 54.26 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.18, 54.26 and 14.51 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.18 : 54.26 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.18/54.26 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.18x = 54.26 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.18x = 787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.38/36.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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