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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.62, 78.44 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.62, 78.44 and 45.84 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.62 : 78.44 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.62/78.44 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.62x = 78.44 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.62x = 3,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595.69/52.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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