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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.69, 78.97 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.69, 78.97 and 25.58 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.69 : 78.97 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.69/78.97 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.69x = 78.97 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.69x = 2,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.05/52.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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