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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.71, 79 and 22.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.71, 79 and 22.25 is: 33.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.71 : 79 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.71/79 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.71x = 79 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.71x = 1,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757.75/52.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.35

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