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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.16, 78.32 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.16, 78.32 and 44.15 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.16 : 78.32 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.16/78.32 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.16x = 78.32 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.16x = 3,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457.55/52.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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