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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.10, 71.86 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.10, 71.86 and 43.88 is: 60.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.10 : 71.86 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.10/71.86 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.10x = 71.86 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.10x = 3,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153.00/52.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.52

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