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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.20, 78.75 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.20, 78.75 and 52.20 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.20 : 78.75 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.20/78.75 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.20x = 78.75 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.20x = 4,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110.75/52.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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