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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.27, 78.39 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.27, 78.39 and 19.77 is: 29.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.27 : 78.39 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.27/78.39 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.27x = 78.39 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.27x = 1,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.75/52.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.65

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