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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.16, 71.96 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.16, 71.96 and 33.77 is: 46.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.16 : 71.96 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.16/71.96 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.16x = 71.96 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.16x = 2,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429.56/52.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.58

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