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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.24, 72.06 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.24, 72.06 and 38.44 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.24 : 72.06 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.24/72.06 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.24x = 72.06 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.24x = 2,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769.99/52.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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