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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 72.63 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 72.63 and 46.29 is: 63.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 72.63 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/72.63 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 72.63 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 3,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362.04/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.72

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