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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.18, 71.97 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.18, 71.97 and 33.50 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.18 : 71.97 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.18/71.97 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.18x = 71.97 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.18x = 2,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411.24/52.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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