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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 78.95 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 78.95 and 46.68 is: 69.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 78.95 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/78.95 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 78.95 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 3,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685.15/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.85

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