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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.19, 71.95 and 42.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.19, 71.95 and 42.97 is: 59.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.19 : 71.95 = 42.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.19/71.95 = 42.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.19x = 71.95 × 42.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.19x = 3,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091.12/52.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.23

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