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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.26, 78.45 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.26, 78.45 and 28.20 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.26 : 78.45 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.26/78.45 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.26x = 78.45 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.26x = 2,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212.29/52.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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