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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.04, 71.78 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.04, 71.78 and 35.45 is: 48.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.04 : 71.78 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.04/71.78 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.04x = 71.78 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.04x = 2,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544.60/52.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.90

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