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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.59, 78.80 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.59, 78.80 and 34.25 is: 51.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.59 : 78.80 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.59/78.80 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.59x = 78.80 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.59x = 2,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699.18/52.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.33

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