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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.74, 72.87 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.74, 72.87 and 41.07 is: 56.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.74 : 72.87 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.74/72.87 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.74x = 72.87 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.74x = 2,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992.77/52.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.75

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