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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.15, 71.82 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.15, 71.82 and 45.24 is: 62.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.15 : 71.82 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.15/71.82 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.15x = 71.82 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.15x = 3,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249.14/52.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.30

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