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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52, 71.58 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52, 71.58 and 46.54 is: 64.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52 : 71.58 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52/71.58 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52x = 71.58 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52x = 3,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331.33/52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.06

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