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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52, 71.75 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52, 71.75 and 30.17 is: 41.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52 : 71.75 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52/71.75 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52x = 71.75 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52x = 2,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.70/52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.63

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