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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 78.95 and 37.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 78.95 and 37.47 is: 56.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 78.95 = 37.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/78.95 = 37.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 78.95 × 37.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 2,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958.26/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.07

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