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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.14, 71.97 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.14, 71.97 and 44.94 is: 62.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.14 : 71.97 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.14/71.97 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.14x = 71.97 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.14x = 3,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234.33/52.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.03

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