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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.26, 78.42 and 36.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.26, 78.42 and 36.03 is: 54.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.26 : 78.42 = 36.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.26/78.42 = 36.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.26x = 78.42 × 36.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.26x = 2,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825.90/52.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.08

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