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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.11, 71.82 and 35.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.11, 71.82 and 35.71 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.11 : 71.82 = 35.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.11/71.82 = 35.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.11x = 71.82 × 35.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.11x = 2,564.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564.51/52.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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