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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.22, 71.97 and 39.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.22, 71.97 and 39.08 is: 53.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.22 : 71.97 = 39.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.22/71.97 = 39.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.22x = 71.97 × 39.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.22x = 2,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.23/52.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.86

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