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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.65, 72.51 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.65, 72.51 and 45.74 is: 62.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.65 : 72.51 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.65/72.51 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.65x = 72.51 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.65x = 3,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316.61/52.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.99

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