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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.74, 72.96 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.74, 72.96 and 46.28 is: 64.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.74 : 72.96 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.74/72.96 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.74x = 72.96 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.74x = 3,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376.59/52.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.02

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