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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.73, 78.99 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.73, 78.99 and 45.92 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.73 : 78.99 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.73/78.99 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.73x = 78.99 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.73x = 3,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627.22/52.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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