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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.38, 71.98 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.38, 71.98 and 43.74 is: 60.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.38 : 71.98 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.38/71.98 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.38x = 71.98 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.38x = 3,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148.19/52.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.10

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