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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.21, 78.39 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.21, 78.39 and 34.04 is: 51.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.21 : 78.39 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.21/78.39 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.21x = 78.39 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.21x = 2,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668.40/52.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.11

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