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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 72.81 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 72.81 and 41.92 is: 57.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 72.81 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/72.81 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 72.81 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 3,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052.29/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.86

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