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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.60, 78.88 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.60, 78.88 and 18.35 is: 27.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.60 : 78.88 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.60/78.88 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.60x = 78.88 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.60x = 1,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.60/52.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.52

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