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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52, 71.92 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52, 71.92 and 49.44 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52 : 71.92 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52/71.92 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52x = 71.92 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52x = 3,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555.72/52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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