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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.73, 78.94 and 35.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.73, 78.94 and 35.57 is: 53.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.73 : 78.94 = 35.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.73/78.94 = 35.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.73x = 78.94 × 35.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.73x = 2,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807.90/52.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.25

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