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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.16, 78.33 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.16, 78.33 and 46.28 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.16 : 78.33 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.16/78.33 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.16x = 78.33 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.16x = 3,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624.72/52.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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