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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52, 71.76 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52, 71.76 and 29 is: 40.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52 : 71.76 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52/71.76 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52x = 71.76 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52x = 2,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081.04/52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.02

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