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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.17, 78.31 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.17, 78.31 and 44.09 is: 66.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.17 : 78.31 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.17/78.31 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.17x = 78.31 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.17x = 3,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452.81/52.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.18

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