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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.16, 71.96 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.16, 71.96 and 36.63 is: 50.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.16 : 71.96 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.16/71.96 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.16x = 71.96 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.16x = 2,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.71/52.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.54

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