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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.09, 71.89 and 32.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.09, 71.89 and 32.69 is: 45.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.09 : 71.89 = 32.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.09/71.89 = 32.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.09x = 71.89 × 32.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.09x = 2,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349.72/52.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.11

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