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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.68, 78.90 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.68, 78.90 and 23.76 is: 35.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.68 : 78.90 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.68/78.90 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.68x = 78.90 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.68x = 1,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.66/52.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.59

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