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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.62, 78.90 and 45.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.62, 78.90 and 45.29 is: 67.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.62 : 78.90 = 45.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.62/78.90 = 45.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.62x = 78.90 × 45.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.62x = 3,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573.37/52.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.91

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