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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 78.96 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 78.96 and 45.48 is: 68.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 78.96 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/78.96 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 78.96 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 3,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591.10/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.06

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