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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.13, 71.89 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.13, 71.89 and 45.21 is: 62.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.13 : 71.89 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.13/71.89 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.13x = 71.89 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.13x = 3,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249.90/52.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.34

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