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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.79, 72.96 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.79, 72.96 and 49.34 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.79 : 72.96 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.79/72.96 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.79x = 72.96 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.79x = 3,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.48/52.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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