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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.05, 78.09 and 40.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.05, 78.09 and 40.05 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.05 : 78.09 = 40.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.05/78.09 = 40.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.05x = 78.09 × 40.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.05x = 3,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127.50/52.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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