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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.21, 54.33 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.21, 54.33 and 14.55 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.21 : 54.33 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.21/54.33 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.21x = 54.33 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.21x = 790.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.63/36.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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