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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.59, 72.57 and 49.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.59, 72.57 and 49.35 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.59 : 72.57 = 49.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.59/72.57 = 49.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.59x = 72.57 × 49.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.59x = 3,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580.97/52.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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