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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.28, 54.38 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.28, 54.38 and 14.88 is: 22.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.28 : 54.38 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.28/54.38 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.28x = 54.38 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.28x = 809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.17/36.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.30

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