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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.63, 72.59 and 35.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.63, 72.59 and 35.14 is: 48.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.63 : 72.59 = 35.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.63/72.59 = 35.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.63x = 72.59 × 35.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.63x = 2,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550.81/52.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.47

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