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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.17, 71.97 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.17, 71.97 and 30.33 is: 41.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.17 : 71.97 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.17/71.97 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.17x = 71.97 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.17x = 2,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182.85/52.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.84

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