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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 79.20 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 79.20 and 37.50 is: 56.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 79.20 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/79.20 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 79.20 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 2,970
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.30

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