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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.61, 78.94 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.61, 78.94 and 22.18 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.61 : 78.94 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.61/78.94 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.61x = 78.94 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.61x = 1,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750.69/52.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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