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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.38, 71.90 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.38, 71.90 and 46.22 is: 63.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.38 : 71.90 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.38/71.90 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.38x = 71.90 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.38x = 3,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322.63/52.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.43

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