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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.29, 71.88 and 46.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.29, 71.88 and 46.12 is: 63.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.29 : 71.88 = 46.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.29/71.88 = 46.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.29x = 71.88 × 46.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.29x = 3,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314.75/52.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.39

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