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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.14, 78.06 and 29.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.14, 78.06 and 29.23 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.14 : 78.06 = 29.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.14/78.06 = 29.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.14x = 78.06 × 29.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.14x = 2,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281.30/52.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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