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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.65, 78.60 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.65, 78.60 and 46.27 is: 69.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.65 : 78.60 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.65/78.60 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.65x = 78.60 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.65x = 3,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636.82/52.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.08

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