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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.58, 78.92 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.58, 78.92 and 45.38 is: 68.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.58 : 78.92 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.58/78.92 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.58x = 78.92 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.58x = 3,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581.53/52.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.11

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