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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.14, 78.18 and 30.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.14, 78.18 and 30.78 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.14 : 78.18 = 30.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.14/78.18 = 30.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.14x = 78.18 × 30.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.14x = 2,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406.38/52.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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