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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.46, 78.82 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.46, 78.82 and 45.86 is: 68.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.46 : 78.82 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.46/78.82 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.46x = 78.82 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.46x = 3,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614.18/52.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.90

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