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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.65, 78.96 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.65, 78.96 and 23.76 is: 35.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.65 : 78.96 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.65/78.96 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.65x = 78.96 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.65x = 1,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.09/52.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.63

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