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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.74, 78.96 and 35.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.74, 78.96 and 35.59 is: 53.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.74 : 78.96 = 35.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.74/78.96 = 35.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.74x = 78.96 × 35.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.74x = 2,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.19/52.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.28

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