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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.19, 71.96 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.19, 71.96 and 35.79 is: 49.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.19 : 71.96 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.19/71.96 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.19x = 71.96 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.19x = 2,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575.40/52.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.34

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