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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.14, 71.93 and 35.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.14, 71.93 and 35.78 is: 49.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.14 : 71.93 = 35.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.14/71.93 = 35.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.14x = 71.93 × 35.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.14x = 2,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573.12/52.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.35

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