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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.63, 78.90 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.63, 78.90 and 28.55 is: 42.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.63 : 78.90 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.63/78.90 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.63x = 78.90 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.63x = 2,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252.13/52.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.80

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