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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.52, 71.97 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.52, 71.97 and 50.28 is: 68.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.52 : 71.97 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.52/71.97 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.52x = 71.97 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.52x = 3,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618.65/52.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.90

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