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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.44, 78.68 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.44, 78.68 and 26.75 is: 40.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.44 : 78.68 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.44/78.68 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.44x = 78.68 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.44x = 2,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104.80/52.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.14

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