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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.17, 71.93 and 41.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.17, 71.93 and 41.08 is: 56.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.17 : 71.93 = 41.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.17/71.93 = 41.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.17x = 71.93 × 41.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.17x = 2,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955.12/52.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.64

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