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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.47, 78.71 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.47, 78.71 and 22.04 is: 33.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.47 : 78.71 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.47/78.71 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.47x = 78.71 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.47x = 1,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734.43/52.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.05

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