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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.06, 71.86 and 32.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.06, 71.86 and 32.66 is: 45.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.06 : 71.86 = 32.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.06/71.86 = 32.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.06x = 71.86 × 32.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.06x = 2,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346.95/52.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.08

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