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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.18, 78.29 and 25.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.18, 78.29 and 25.13 is: 37.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.18 : 78.29 = 25.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.18/78.29 = 25.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.18x = 78.29 × 25.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.18x = 1,967.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967.43/52.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.70

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