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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.27, 78.56 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.27, 78.56 and 45.59 is: 68.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.27 : 78.56 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.27/78.56 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.27x = 78.56 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.27x = 3,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581.55/52.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.52

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