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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.48, 72.35 and 43.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.48, 72.35 and 43.75 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.48 : 72.35 = 43.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.48/72.35 = 43.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.48x = 72.35 × 43.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.48x = 3,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164.95/52.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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