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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.17, 78.13 and 33.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.17, 78.13 and 33.85 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.17 : 78.13 = 33.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.17/78.13 = 33.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.17x = 78.13 × 33.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.17x = 2,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644.70/52.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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