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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.02, 71.70 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.02, 71.70 and 49.44 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.02 : 71.70 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.02/71.70 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.02x = 71.70 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.02x = 3,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544.85/52.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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