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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.20, 71.75 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.20, 71.75 and 46.02 is: 63.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.20 : 71.75 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.20/71.75 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.20x = 71.75 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.20x = 3,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302.06/52.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.26

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