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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.35, 78.59 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.35, 78.59 and 46.68 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.35 : 78.59 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.35/78.59 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.35x = 78.59 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.35x = 3,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668.35/52.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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