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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.40, 78.44 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.40, 78.44 and 45.64 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.40 : 78.44 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.40/78.44 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.40x = 78.44 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.40x = 3,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580.00/52.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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