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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.65, 78.93 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.65, 78.93 and 25.56 is: 38.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.65 : 78.93 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.65/78.93 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.65x = 78.93 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.65x = 2,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017.45/52.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.32

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