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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 72.84 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 72.84 and 41.88 is: 57.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 72.84 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/72.84 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 72.84 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 3,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050.54/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.82

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