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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.63, 78.49 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.63, 78.49 and 46.15 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.63 : 78.49 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.63/78.49 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.63x = 78.49 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.63x = 3,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622.31/52.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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