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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.07, 78.18 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.07, 78.18 and 35.03 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.07 : 78.18 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.07/78.18 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.07x = 78.18 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.07x = 2,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738.42/52.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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