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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 79.16 and 24.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 79.16 and 24.24 is: 36.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 79.16 = 24.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/79.16 = 24.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 79.16 × 24.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 1,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918.84/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.37

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