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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.12, 77.84 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.12, 77.84 and 44 is: 65.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.12 : 77.84 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.12/77.84 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.12x = 77.84 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.12x = 3,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424.96/52.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.71

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