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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.62, 78.81 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.62, 78.81 and 34.53 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.62 : 78.81 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.62/78.81 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.62x = 78.81 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.62x = 2,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.31/52.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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