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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.63, 78.90 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.63, 78.90 and 45.49 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.63 : 78.90 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.63/78.90 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.63x = 78.90 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.63x = 3,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589.16/52.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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