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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.18, 78.15 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.18, 78.15 and 25.04 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.18 : 78.15 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.18/78.15 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.18x = 78.15 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.18x = 1,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.88/52.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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