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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.28, 72.26 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.28, 72.26 and 45.96 is: 63.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.28 : 72.26 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.28/72.26 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.28x = 72.26 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.28x = 3,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321.07/52.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.52

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