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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.74, 72.72 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.74, 72.72 and 44.52 is: 61.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.74 : 72.72 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.74/72.72 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.74x = 72.72 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.74x = 3,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237.49/52.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.39

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