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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.18, 78.39 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.18, 78.39 and 45.58 is: 68.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.18 : 78.39 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.18/78.39 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.18x = 78.39 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.18x = 3,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573.02/52.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.47

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