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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.52, 78.72 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.52, 78.72 and 25.45 is: 38.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.52 : 78.72 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.52/78.72 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.52x = 78.72 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.52x = 2,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003.03/52.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.14

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