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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.19, 78.28 and 21.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.19, 78.28 and 21.75 is: 32.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.19 : 78.28 = 21.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.19/78.28 = 21.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.19x = 78.28 × 21.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.19x = 1,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702.79/52.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.63

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