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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.62, 78.92 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.62, 78.92 and 22.18 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.62 : 78.92 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.62/78.92 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.62x = 78.92 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.62x = 1,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750.45/52.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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