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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.04, 78.37 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.04, 78.37 and 45.35 is: 68.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.04 : 78.37 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.04/78.37 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.04x = 78.37 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.04x = 3,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554.22/52.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.30

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