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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.54, 78.72 and 33.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.54, 78.72 and 33.25 is: 49.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.54 : 78.72 = 33.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.54/78.72 = 33.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.54x = 78.72 × 33.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.54x = 2,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617.44/52.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.82

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