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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.08, 71.62 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.08, 71.62 and 45.94 is: 63.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.08 : 71.62 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.08/71.62 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.08x = 71.62 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.08x = 3,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290.22/52.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.18

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