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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.23, 78.60 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.23, 78.60 and 47.25 is: 71.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.23 : 78.60 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.23/78.60 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.23x = 78.60 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.23x = 3,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713.85/52.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.11

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