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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.39, 72.14 and 41.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.39, 72.14 and 41.45 is: 57.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.39 : 72.14 = 41.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.39/72.14 = 41.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.39x = 72.14 × 41.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.39x = 2,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990.49/52.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.08

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