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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.62, 78.93 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.62, 78.93 and 35.48 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.62 : 78.93 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.62/78.93 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.62x = 78.93 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.62x = 2,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800.04/52.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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