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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.41, 78.66 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.41, 78.66 and 35.25 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.41 : 78.66 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.41/78.66 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.41x = 78.66 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.41x = 2,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772.77/52.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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