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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.57, 78.82 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.57, 78.82 and 23.69 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.57 : 78.82 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.57/78.82 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.57x = 78.82 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.57x = 1,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867.52/52.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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