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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.19, 78.26 and 34.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.19, 78.26 and 34.19 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.19 : 78.26 = 34.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.19/78.26 = 34.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.19x = 78.26 × 34.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.19x = 2,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675.15/52.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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