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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.13, 71.85 and 50.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.13, 71.85 and 50.85 is: 70.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.13 : 71.85 = 50.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.13/71.85 = 50.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.13x = 71.85 × 50.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.13x = 3,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653.57/52.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.09

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