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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.23, 78.65 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.23, 78.65 and 45.54 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.23 : 78.65 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.23/78.65 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.23x = 78.65 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.23x = 3,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581.87/52.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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