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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.74, 72.86 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.74, 72.86 and 41.13 is: 56.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.74 : 72.86 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.74/72.86 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.74x = 72.86 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.74x = 2,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996.53/52.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.82

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