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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.74, 72.69 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.74, 72.69 and 44.55 is: 61.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.74 : 72.69 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.74/72.69 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.74x = 72.69 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.74x = 3,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238.34/52.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.40

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