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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.69, 72.61 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.69, 72.61 and 39.55 is: 54.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.69 : 72.61 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.69/72.61 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.69x = 72.61 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.69x = 2,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871.58/52.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.50

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