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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.11, 77.84 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.11, 77.84 and 46.04 is: 68.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.11 : 77.84 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.11/77.84 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.11x = 77.84 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.11x = 3,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583.13/52.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.76

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