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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.79, 72.82 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.79, 72.82 and 38.21 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.79 : 72.82 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.79/72.82 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.79x = 72.82 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.79x = 2,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.45/52.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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