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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.74, 72.83 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.74, 72.83 and 35.50 is: 49.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.74 : 72.83 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.74/72.83 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.74x = 72.83 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.74x = 2,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585.47/52.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.02

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