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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.69, 78.94 and 40.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.69, 78.94 and 40.63 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.69 : 78.94 = 40.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.69/78.94 = 40.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.69x = 78.94 × 40.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.69x = 3,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207.33/52.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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