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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.62, 72.57 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.62, 72.57 and 35.34 is: 48.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.62 : 72.57 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.62/72.57 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.62x = 72.57 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.62x = 2,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564.62/52.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.74

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