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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.11, 71.86 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.11, 71.86 and 35.75 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.11 : 71.86 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.11/71.86 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.11x = 71.86 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.11x = 2,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569.00/52.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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