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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.18, 71.90 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.18, 71.90 and 43.96 is: 60.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.18 : 71.90 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.18/71.90 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.18x = 71.90 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.18x = 3,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160.72/52.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.57

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