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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 79 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 79 and 38.27 is: 57.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 79 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/79 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 79 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 3,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023.33/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.30

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