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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.41, 78.46 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.41, 78.46 and 35.27 is: 52.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.41 : 78.46 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.41/78.46 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.41x = 78.46 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.41x = 2,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766.80/52.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.79

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