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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.47, 72.45 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.47, 72.45 and 38.64 is: 53.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.47 : 72.45 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.47/72.45 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.47x = 72.45 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.47x = 2,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799.47/52.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.35

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