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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.08, 78.08 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.08, 78.08 and 28 is: 41.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.08 : 78.08 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.08/78.08 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.08x = 78.08 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.08x = 2,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186.24/52.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.98

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