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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.61, 78.93 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.61, 78.93 and 22.20 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.61 : 78.93 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.61/78.93 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.61x = 78.93 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.61x = 1,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.25/52.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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