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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.17, 78.35 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.17, 78.35 and 45.32 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.17 : 78.35 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.17/78.35 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.17x = 78.35 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.17x = 3,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550.20/52.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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