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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.13, 78.14 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.13, 78.14 and 33.83 is: 50.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.13 : 78.14 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.13/78.14 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.13x = 78.14 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.13x = 2,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.92/52.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.70

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