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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.73, 72.85 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.73, 72.85 and 46.58 is: 64.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.73 : 72.85 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.73/72.85 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.73x = 72.85 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.73x = 3,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393.35/52.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.35

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