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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.43, 54.62 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.43, 54.62 and 13.57 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.43 : 54.62 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.43/54.62 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.43x = 54.62 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.43x = 741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.13/36.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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