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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.19, 71.97 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.19, 71.97 and 36.60 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.19 : 71.97 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.19/71.97 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.19x = 71.97 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.19x = 2,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634.10/52.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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