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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.31, 78.32 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.31, 78.32 and 35.13 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.31 : 78.32 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.31/78.32 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.31x = 78.32 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.31x = 2,751.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751.57/52.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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