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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.22, 72.09 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.22, 72.09 and 38.44 is: 53.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.22 : 72.09 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.22/72.09 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.22x = 72.09 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.22x = 2,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771.14/52.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.07

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