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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.54, 72.43 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.54, 72.43 and 44.71 is: 61.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.54 : 72.43 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.54/72.43 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.54x = 72.43 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.54x = 3,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238.05/52.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.63

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