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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.52, 72.50 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.52, 72.50 and 38.07 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.52 : 72.50 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.52/72.50 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.52x = 72.50 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.52x = 2,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759.88/52.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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