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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.65, 79 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.65, 79 and 23.77 is: 35.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.65 : 79 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.65/79 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.65x = 79 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.65x = 1,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877.83/52.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.67

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