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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.68, 72.72 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.68, 72.72 and 35.46 is: 48.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.68 : 72.72 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.68/72.72 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.68x = 72.72 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.68x = 2,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.65/52.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.95

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