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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.14, 71.85 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.14, 71.85 and 49.77 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.14 : 71.85 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.14/71.85 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.14x = 71.85 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.14x = 3,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575.97/52.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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