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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 78.81 and 41.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 78.81 and 41.36 is: 61.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 78.81 = 41.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/78.81 = 41.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 78.81 × 41.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 3,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259.37/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.78

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