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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.36, 71.81 and 52.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.36, 71.81 and 52.36 is: 71.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.36 : 71.81 = 52.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.36/71.81 = 52.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.36x = 71.81 × 52.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.36x = 3,759.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759.97/52.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.81

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