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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.71, 72.52 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.71, 72.52 and 46.46 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.71 : 72.52 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.71/72.52 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.71x = 72.52 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.71x = 3,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368.94/52.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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