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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.77, 72.96 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.77, 72.96 and 36.52 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.77 : 72.96 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.77/72.96 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.77x = 72.96 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.77x = 2,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.73/52.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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