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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.05, 78.04 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.05, 78.04 and 25 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.05 : 78.04 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.05/78.04 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.05x = 78.04 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.05x = 1,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.00/52.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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