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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.65, 79.28 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.65, 79.28 and 45.97 is: 69.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.65 : 79.28 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.65/79.28 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.65x = 79.28 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.65x = 3,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644.42/52.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.22

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