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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.39, 78.62 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.39, 78.62 and 25.35 is: 38.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.39 : 78.62 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.39/78.62 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.39x = 78.62 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.39x = 1,992.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.89/52.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.04

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