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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.65, 78.77 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.65, 78.77 and 45.02 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.65 : 78.77 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.65/78.77 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.65x = 78.77 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.65x = 3,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546.53/52.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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