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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.06, 71.76 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.06, 71.76 and 37.26 is: 51.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.06 : 71.76 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.06/71.76 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.06x = 71.76 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.06x = 2,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673.78/52.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.36

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