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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.08, 71.89 and 46.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.08, 71.89 and 46.89 is: 64.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.08 : 71.89 = 46.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.08/71.89 = 46.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.08x = 71.89 × 46.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.08x = 3,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370.92/52.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.73

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