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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.31, 78.47 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.31, 78.47 and 35.22 is: 52.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.31 : 78.47 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.31/78.47 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.31x = 78.47 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.31x = 2,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763.71/52.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.83

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