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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.14, 55.68 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.14, 55.68 and 14.33 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.14 : 55.68 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.14/55.68 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.14x = 55.68 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.14x = 797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.67/37.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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