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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.03, 71.84 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.03, 71.84 and 35.65 is: 49.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.03 : 71.84 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.03/71.84 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.03x = 71.84 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.03x = 2,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560.87/52.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.22

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