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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.35, 78.54 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.35, 78.54 and 35.18 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.35 : 78.54 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.35/78.54 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.35x = 78.54 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.35x = 2,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762.86/52.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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