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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.65, 78.97 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.65, 78.97 and 24.13 is: 36.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.65 : 78.97 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.65/78.97 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.65x = 78.97 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.65x = 1,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905.55/52.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.19

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