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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52, 78.03 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52, 78.03 and 26.32 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52 : 78.03 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52/78.03 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52x = 78.03 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52x = 2,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053.75/52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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