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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.07, 78.10 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.07, 78.10 and 14.07 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.07 : 78.10 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.07/78.10 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.07x = 78.10 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.07x = 1,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.41/52.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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