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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.70, 78.84 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.70, 78.84 and 36.63 is: 54.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.70 : 78.84 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.70/78.84 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.70x = 78.84 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.70x = 2,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887.91/52.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.80

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