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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.05, 71.80 and 36.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.05, 71.80 and 36.29 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.05 : 71.80 = 36.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.05/71.80 = 36.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.05x = 71.80 × 36.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.05x = 2,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605.62/52.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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