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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.65, 72.59 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.65, 72.59 and 43.88 is: 60.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.65 : 72.59 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.65/72.59 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.65x = 72.59 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.65x = 3,184.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184.67/52.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.49

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