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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52, 71.77 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52, 71.77 and 34.53 is: 47.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52 : 71.77 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52/71.77 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52x = 71.77 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52x = 2,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478.22/52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.66

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