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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.03, 77.91 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.03, 77.91 and 38.35 is: 57.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.03 : 77.91 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.03/77.91 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.03x = 77.91 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.03x = 2,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987.85/52.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.43

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