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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.21, 78.30 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.21, 78.30 and 45.43 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.21 : 78.30 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.21/78.30 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.21x = 78.30 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.21x = 3,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557.17/52.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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