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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.63, 78.93 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.63, 78.93 and 22.19 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.63 : 78.93 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.63/78.93 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.63x = 78.93 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.63x = 1,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.06/52.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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